Dream a Little Dream: May 8-12, 2011

[Silver Cinderella]

Yes I am with you there. I already did a rough figure on my taxes to get an idea of my refund aka spending money. I can not wait. Time is going to really fly once xmas goes by. Because then we all will doing taxes, shopping (for the trip) and lets not forget booking our shore days. I am in total planning mode. Is it too early to start making packing lists for the trip and a shopping list?

Happy Holidays to everyone I hope everyone has a great New Year and I can not wait for us all to board the Dream in May.

Any help for ideas for older couple (early 60's) in the Bahamas?

 

[ameliaforte]

$388 for the Dolphin Swim for two.

i really wanted to do that, but my grandson is too young; maybe another time...maybe boat rental? is there boat rental? what do you think?

 

[mickey4]

Someone asked if any of us had reservations booked. I did yesterday. I booked Blue Lagoon for me and DD for the 10:30 Swim with The Dolphins on May 9 (hope I have the right day in Nassau!). This is a Dream of mine since I'm a little girl. I also saved $ for this since DD lives with both light Autism and light Cerebral Palsy and dolphins are known to be extra kinds in those circumstances. She is taking swimming lessons right now so she can really enjoy our time with the dolphins.

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From what I hear you don't get to swim with them, but you get to go in wist deep water with them. If you get the passporter you can read all about it. I am sorry to pass this on. But we really wanted to do it too. My son loves dolphins and we were set to do until I read the report. We are passing. And going to seaworld for the day. I know that way he can touch them and feed them. And will wait for the Dolphin swim until he gets older and he can really enjoy with a swim with the dolphins in deeper water. But heck I could be wrong...Maybe someone else has different info or a review.

 

[Clochette nordique]

From what I hear you don't get to swim with them, but you get to go in wist deep water with them. If you get the passporter you can read all about it. I am sorry to pass this on. But we really wanted to do it too. My son loves dolphins and we were set to do until I read the report. We are passing. And going to seaworld for the day. I know that way he can touch them and feed them. And will wait for the Dolphin swim until he gets older and he can really enjoy with a swim with the dolphins in deeper water. But heck I could be wrong...Maybe someone else has different info or a review.

We watched videos on Youtube and yes, part of the "swim" appears to be at waist level, but it seems that waist level is more for the "encounter" than the "swim". When I type "Dolphin Swim Blue Lagoon Nassau" we also see people "dancing" with the dolphins in deeper water and being "pushed" on their bellies (they have a name for it I don't remember right now), on what appears to be a bit more than 50' in the said lagoon.

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[Clochette nordique]

i really wanted to do that, but my grandson is too young; maybe another time...maybe boat rental? is there boat rental? what do you think?

It's our first cruise, so I probably am not the right person to answer you. I googled "Nassau" and looked on many Travel Agencies sites to find the info.

I don't remember that there is boat rental but I remember that there are boat rides. I also remember that Atlantis appears to be extremely popular in Nassau. They say that even though it's quite expensive, there is a very beautiful waterpark. Apparently, some people find it les expensive to rent a room at the hotel than to pay the entry fee. Also, and the way they describe it, is that "people are in the aquarium" with surrounding sharks watching them. So, really, it looks like people are walking in a tunnel in the giant aquarium and they are surrounded by sharks, instead of the opposite. It seems neat. That was a very hard choice for us. But finally, the dolphins won. And I'm glad.

Hope this helps, we'll learn as much as you do when we'll be there,

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[mickey4]

Well I hope it is a great time! I will be looking forward to see a post trip post on how it was! Maybe next time we will do that.

 

[ameliaforte]

It's our first cruise, so I probably am not the right person to answer you. I googled "Nassau" and looked on many Travel Agencies sites to find the info.

I don't remember that there is boat rental but I remember that there are boat rides. I also remember that Atlantis appears to be extremely popular in Nassau. They say that even though it's quite expensive, there is a very beautiful waterpark. Apparently, some people find it les expensive to rent a room at the hotel than to pay the entry fee. Also, and the way they describe it, is that "people are in the aquarium" with surrounding sharks watching them. So, really, it looks like people are walking in a tunnel in the giant aquarium and they are surrounded by sharks, instead of the opposite. It seems neat. That was a very hard choice for us. But finally, the dolphins won. And I'm glad.

Hope this helps, we'll learn as much as you do when we'll be there,

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after reading it, i thought how silly...why would i want to take a boat ride when we are on a ship!!!! atlantis does really sound nice...something to think about. thanks for the tip.

 

[Clochette nordique]

after reading it, i thought how silly...why would i want to take a boat ride when we are on a ship!!!! atlantis does really sound nice...something to think about. thanks for the tip.

According to everything I read and the pictures I saw, but for a hefty price, you shouldn't be disappointed with Atlantis. Have fun!

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[mickey4]

Well in the morning my 1st born will be 9 years old ...and we will 7days away from xmas...!!

That means in 7 days my kids will know you know what. I can not wait to see what happen once they find out.

 

[ameliaforte]

Well in the morning my 1st born will be 9 years old ...and we will 7days away from xmas...!!

That means in 7 days my kids will know you know what. I can not wait to see what happen once they find out.

happy birthday big guy!

 

[mickey4]

well the Dream should have started it's way to Port today...! I am going to look for a Disney post with the info and I am sure they will share it.

By the way for those of you who are planning a few days at wdw...their is app. for itouch, iphone and ipad...it itells you the wait times for the rides and has gps for you too. It is a free app.

 

[crazy4wdw]

The DCL website is putting up videos of the Dream. There's a new one posted today which has video of the grand atrium.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/

 

[crazy4wdw]

That means in 7 days my kids will know you know what. I can not wait to see what happen once they find out.

I can't wait to see your post on Chirstmas Day! Please don't forget to let us in on your children's reaction to the news.

We're almost up to 500 posts!

 

[mickey4]

I can't wait to see your post on Chirstmas Day! Please don't forget to let us in on your children's reaction to the news.

We're almost up to 500 posts!

Don't worry I won't it might be later in the day..not sure what time I will get online but I will post it so just make sure you check. Birthday boy is sick with strep throat. He asked me today can we go to wis. since we will never have enough money to go back to Disney. lol I can not wait to tell them. Only a couple more days.

 

[crazy4wdw]

New video on DCL - preview of the staterooms!

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/

 

[mickey4]

New video on DCL - preview of the staterooms!

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/

I got my blooding going that is for sure....they will be posting a new one everyday until it gets to port.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

 

[anetnmike]

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Clochette nordique]

Took a break yesterday, but back at the post this morning.
I realize that I will be more ready for the cruise than I was for this Xmas.... oops.
Anyway,
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[Clochette nordique]

WOW!, When I realized we were there, I couldn't resist.
500posts!